Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Slam Dunk Vol. 19
Book SynopsisThe best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japan’s greatest manga creators.
£7.99
Mogzilla Scoring for the Stasi
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£7.99
Mogzilla Wartime Winger
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£7.99
Levine Querido Lupe Wong Won't Dance
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£12.34
Holiday House Warrior on the Mound
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hoops: A Graphic Novel
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£19.54
Jane Badger Books Jill's Gymkhana
£11.52
Penguin Putnam Inc May the Best Player Win
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hoops: A Graphic Novel
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£12.34
Cottage Door Press Let's Play Hockey
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£8.39
HarperCollins Publishers The Fox and the Ghost King
Book SynopsisA delightful tale of victory against all odds from master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo, lavishly illustrated by Michael Foreman.Trade Review“This is a heart-warming tale for animal lovers and footbal fans alike” The Guardian ‘Michael Morpurgo has an impeccable track record in bringing historical events to life’ The Daily Mail “This sweet story weaves Michael Morpurgo's effortless storytelling with ancient and very recent history.” Booktrust Praise for Michael Morpurgo: “Michael Morpurgo writes brilliantly about war and animals, conveying the big emotions without preaching.” Guardian “Champagne quality over a wide range of subjects.” Daily Telegraph “There are few children’s writers as compelling as Michael Morpurgo.” Daily Express “Morpurgo, as always, is subtle and skilful, and incorporates social and moral issues into his writing without being self-righteous or detracting from the quality of the narrative”Elizabeth Reilly, British Council “The former children's laureate has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers.” Guardian
£7.59
Abrams Baby DunksaLot
Book SynopsisNBA champion Jayson Tatum scores with this hilarious tale of a baby turned basketball superstar! Inspired by Jayson Tatum’s life as both an NBA superstar and a loving dad, this laugh-out-loud picture book is the story of what happens when a tot becomes an NBA teammate. Coathored by Sam Apple and featuring Parker-Nia Gordon’s sweet and appealing art, Baby Dunks-a-Lot is “delightful . . .silly and sporty in equal measure” (Kirkus). When a big kid teaches his little brother how to play basketball for the first time, something unusual happens . . . baby bro flies through the air for a monster dunk! Before long, every professional team wants the incredible dunking baby on their roster. Baby Dunks-A-Lot is poised to become a basketball legend—that is, until he misses his bedtime.The Boss Baby meets Space Jam in Jayson Tatum’s debut picture book, Baby Dunks-a-Lot
£12.59
Simon Spotlight Daniel Learns to Swim
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£6.86
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Heroine
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£10.11
Random House USA Inc A Friend Like Pikachu! (Pokémon)
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£999.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Flipping Forward Twisting Backward
Book SynopsisA high-energy novel in verse starring a fifth grader who is almost as devoted to competitive gymnastics as she is to hiding her poor reading skills. What happens when Claire?s secret starts unraveling?Claire is by far the best gymnast on her team, and she?s well on her way to qualifying for the state championships. The gym is where Claire shines. But at school, she?s known as a troublemaker. She seems to spend more time in the office than in class?which is fine with her since it enables her to hide the fact that she can?t read. She has never been able to make sense of the wobbling jumble of letters on a page. No one except her BFF knows.But when a sympathetic principal wonders if Claire is acting out because she?s dyslexic, her mother balks. She?s afraid Claire will be labeled ?stupid? and refuses testing. Claire has always assumed she?s dumb; she never imagined her reading problem could have a solution. Is she strong enough to take on both her reading challenges and her mother?s denial? Is it worth jeopardizing her spot in qualifiers?Told in clear and poignant verse and featuring black and white illustrations, Claire?s struggle with something that seems to come easily to everyone else will resonate with readers and have them cheering her on.
£7.99
Square Fish Mr. Gumpys Outing
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£999.99
Jane Badger Books London Pride
£14.11
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Berenstain Bears Under the Sea
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£6.91
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Dangerous Book for Boys
Book SynopsisThe bestselling book—more than 1.5 million copies sold—for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses*, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is—now a Prime Original Series created by Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Greg Mottola (Superbad).In this digital age, there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world''s best paper airplanes.Skills covered include: The Greatest Paper Airplane in the World The Seven W
£20.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Henry the Fourth
Book SynopsisWelcome to the neighbourhood dog show. First Maxie speaks. Second Baxter begs. Third Daisy rolls over, but will Henry the fourth steal the show? Young readers can learn ordinals with this playful pack of pooches.
£8.76
Random House USA Inc I Am Leonardo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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£6.50
Capstone Press Doubles Trouble
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£8.99
Capstone Press Pedro: Pedro's Big Goal
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£999.99
Lee & Low Books Chess Rumble
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pete the Cat
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Trail Ride
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£6.96
Simon & Schuster The Explorer
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£9.02
Coughlan Publishing Goodnight Hockey
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£8.54
Capstone Press Board Rebel
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Just My Best Friend
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£6.99
Ford Street Publishing Pty Ltd Down the Line
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£11.39
Penguin Young Readers Group Lucky Scramble
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wei Skates On
Book SynopsisOlympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Nathan Chen delivers an inspirational picture book about facing your fears and finding the joy in sports, no matter the outcome. As the first Asian American man to win gold in figure skating, Nathan Chen is a celebrated role model for kids who want to shine on and off the ice.Trade Review“Chen draws on his experience as a figure skater and Olympic gold medalist in this uplifting story about finding joy in one’s passion. Nam’s graceful, color-saturated paint and paper collage art has a subtle 3D effect.” — Publishers Weekly “Nam’s illustrations capture Wei’s charming family life but are most impressive when revealing his strength and beauty on the ice; full-bleed spreads feel like slow-motion breakdowns of each jump. Any reader who has had fun chased aside by the pressure of expectations will find solace in this tale. An inspiring, invigorating story about the value of practice, perseverance—and joy!” — Kirkus Reviews
£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Check Mate
Book SynopsisIn this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, lifeâ??s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Malloryâ??s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious â??Kingkillerâ? Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess.Nolanâ??s loss to an unknown rook-ie shocks everyone. Whatâ??s even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Malloryâ??s victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she canâ??t help fee
£11.40
Roaring Brook Press Match Point
Book SynopsisA debut middle grade graphic novel by Maddie Gallegos about two girls: one who hates racquetball and another who loves itand the strong friendship that blossoms through, and often despite, the sport.Rosie Vo is at odds with her dad. He pushes his racquetball hobby on to her to the point that she dreads ever spending time with him. Thankfully, new kid Blair moves to town and becomes fast friends with Rosie. She''s cool, a great listener, and even better, the best distraction from the tension Rosie feels at home.Rosie's convinced Blair is the answer to all her dad-problems. If only Blair could be the racquetball genius Rosie''s dad has always wanted! But Blair disagrees, hoping to show her that with a friend by her side, Rosie can face both her dad and racquetball.
£12.34
Nosy Crow Dungeon Runners Hero Trial
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£999.99
Mattel Hot Wheels Lets Race Ultimate Racers
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£7.25
Summer and Muu The Girl Who Makes A Million Mistakes
£13.62
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy's Snowy Day: A Maisy First Experiences Book
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£999.99
Penguin Young Readers Group May the Best Player Win
Book SynopsisThe game is on in this fun-filled middle grade debut about chess, girl power, and performance anxiety in sports, perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Celia C. Pérez!The clock is ticking for May Li, whose middle-school chess team just earned a victory at the state championship—and with it, a ticket to nationals. What’s even more exciting is that May got an award for being the top female player and a splashy feature in the biggest chess magazine in the country.May should be thrilled. But some of her teammates, including her supposed-to-be-friend Ralph, aren’t too pleased with the attention she’s getting—and they’re even questioning her skills. Backed into a corner, but not one to back down, May makes a move as bold as any of her chess tactics: She bets Ralph she can win the school’s internal tournament and be chosen as team captain for nationals.The crown is May’s for the taking . . . except she’s starting to crumble under the weight of everyone’s expectations. Anxious feelings begin to affect her performance and, what’s worse, eat away at her love for the game. Now May is left to wonder: Can you still play for fun when you’re playing to win?
£12.40
Simon & Schuster Ltd Gold Medal Mysteries Thief on the Track
Book SynopsisJoin three sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brand new mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian, Ellie Robinson. Hannah, Maria, and Seb are at the World Championships in Tokyo, bonding over their excitement at watching their favourite athletes compete. But Jesse Marks, a star runner on the US relay team has had his gold medal stolen! The sport park is alive with gossip and as the three new friends begin to investigate, several suspects begin to emerge. With time running out before the final race is run, can the detectives uncover who is out to sabotage the team? The race to solve the case is on in this twisting, action-packed look-behind-the-scenes at the world's biggest sporting event, with clues and illustrations throughout from James Lancett.
£7.59
Jane Badger Books Rosettes for Jill
£11.52
Jane Badger Books Pony Jobs for Jill
£11.52
Mattel Hot Wheels Lets Race 5Minute Stories
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£999.99
Aladdin Paperbacks The Grip
Book SynopsisIn this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice and some strikeouts.Young Marcus Stroman is determined to make it to the highest playing level he can, despite every coach telling him he's not tall enough to become a ?real? pitcher. He'll show them...with some struggling and a whole lot of learning. It's easy to forget that for every professional sports player there was a kid just learning that sport, dealing with nerves during try-outs, dropping the ball when all their teammates are counting on them, and learning how to stay friends with someone who doesn't make the team. These hard lessons are universal whether in the majors or on a school playing field, and so are teamwork, competition, and believing in yourself.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dungeons Dragons Dungeon Academy No Humans
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£11.99
Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group The QB Bad Boy and Me
Book SynopsisReluctant cheerleader Dallas Bryan has a problem on her handsand his name is Drayton Lahey. Ever since the hot star quarterback of the high school football team hit her car with his motorcycle, he has the annoying ability to get under her skin, making Dallas think about Drayton way more than she should . . . in all the ways that she shouldn''t. But Dallas has one goalto pursue her dance-school dreams in in Californiaand no one, not even a hard-bodied, green-eyed football god, will stop her. As the tension between Drayton and Dallas grows thicker, the lines are getting blurred, and all she wants is to come undone under his touch.But this thing between Dallas and Drayton could cost her her dreams . . . if he doesn''t break her heart first.
£10.44
